Axis in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Kirk House
The Kirk family settled here in the early 1900s. In 1905, they were instrumental in naming the community Axis, which came from a list of available US Postal Service names. The saw mills along with timber and satsuma cultivation helped the community grow to include a two-room school, church, packing house, train depot, general store and post office. The reduced lumber business, Great Depression and World War I all led to the community's decline. By the end of World War II very few original settlers were left in Axis, but the community has continued to this day.
The house was listed in the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 2009.
Erected by the Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 30° 55.859′ N, 88° 1.674′ W. Marker is in Axis, Alabama, in Mobile County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 43 south of Lucas Road, on the right when traveling south. Located next to tho house and not visible from the highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11525 Hwy 43 S, Axis AL 36505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Old Mobile (approx. 1.8 miles away); Ellicott's Stone (approx. 4˝ miles away); St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (approx. 7.4 miles away); Baldwin County WWI Monument (approx. 9.8 miles away); The Society War of 1812 in the State of Alabama (approx. 9.8 miles away); Sea Coast Mortar (approx. 9.8 miles away); First Creek War (approx. 9.8 miles away); Baldwin County World War II Memorial (approx. 9.8 miles away).
Regarding Kirk House. The Kirk House & Gardens are the perfect place for garden weddings and receptions in the heirloom and native plant garden. Since 2000, historic Kirk House & Gardens has provided the perfect setting for weddings, receptions, dinner and anniversary parties in the Mobile, AL area.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 24, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.